Sharknose Goby

Introduction

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Latin Name: Elacatinus evelynae
Common Name(s): Sharknose Goby, Caribbean Cleaner Goby, Caribbean Cleaning Goby
Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament:Peaceful
Adult Full Size: 2″
Minimum Tank Size: 10gallons
Reef Safe: Yes
UV Required: No
Protein Skimmer Required:No
Foods: 1.7mm ABN Chromo Pellets, ABN Marine Flakes, Reef Nutrition: ROE/Artic Pods/Beta-Brine, Brine, Bloodworms

Description: The Sharknose has a gold/yellow spot on its head with blue stripes and sleek black body. This fish is hardy and can be housed in 10 gallons aquarium or larger. Rarely this fish will become aggressive towards other tankmates; however, they are territorial toward conspecifics unless a mated pair. They have been known to pick parasites off larger fish, but also need a variety of small frozen foods, small pellets, and even ROE/Arctipods/ Beta Brine.